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Free agent CB Dimitri Patterson turned down a minimum-salary offer from the Seahawks.

We're not sure what Patterson believes he's worth. He's one of the worst corners in the league -- he's not even technically in the league at the moment -- and can't stay healthy. Patterson is also 31 and coming off a preseason episode when he went AWOL from the Jets because he couldn't crack a starting job for them. Patterson is "best" in the slot, but he's not even good there. Wed, Oct 15, 2014 10:08:00 AM

Free agent CB Dimitri Patterson worked out for the Lions on Wednesday.

The Lions are desperate for corner help after losing slot CB Bill Bentley to a torn ACL. Patterson does his best work in the slot. He was released by the Jets at final cuts after being accused of going AWOL. The 31-year-old has made 20 career starts, but hasn't played a full 16-game season since 2010 with the Eagles. Wed, Sep 10, 2014 01:44:00 PM

Patterson was suspended until September 1 for going AWOL prior to the Jets' third preseason game. Patterson denied he went AWOL, and generally handled the situation as poorly as he possibly could have. Despite his erratic behavior and subpar play, Patterson will likely land with another team. The Texans are reportedly interested. Sat, Aug 30, 2014 03:40:00 PM

The New York Daily News believes suspended Jets CB Dimitri Patterson's roster spot is in danger.

Patterson's suspension is of the token variety — it covers only the fourth preseason game — but he's apparently wearing out his welcome in the Big Apple. Per reporter Manish Mehta, Patterson "won't be missed ... if/when he's cut." The Jets no longer appear to be counting on Patterson as a starter, but they're still not in a position where they can be shedding bodies at cornerback. Thu, Aug 28, 2014 01:48:00 PM

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Free agent CB Dimitri Patterson worked out for the Lions on Wednesday.

The Lions are desperate for corner help after losing slot CB Bill Bentley to a torn ACL. Patterson does his best work in the slot. He was released by the Jets at final cuts after being accused of going AWOL. The 31-year-old has made 20 career starts, but hasn't played a full 16-game season since 2010 with the Eagles.

Patterson was suspended until September 1 for going AWOL prior to the Jets' third preseason game. Patterson denied he went AWOL, and generally handled the situation as poorly as he possibly could have. Despite his erratic behavior and subpar play, Patterson will likely land with another team. The Texans are reportedly interested.

The New York Daily News believes suspended Jets CB Dimitri Patterson's roster spot is in danger.

Patterson's suspension is of the token variety — it covers only the fourth preseason game — but he's apparently wearing out his welcome in the Big Apple. Per reporter Manish Mehta, Patterson "won't be missed ... if/when he's cut." The Jets no longer appear to be counting on Patterson as a starter, but they're still not in a position where they can be shedding bodies at cornerback.

Jets CB Dimitri Patterson said his absence from the team last week had nothing to do with his place on the depth chart.

Patterson denies that he went AWOL ahead of the third preseason game, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Even though agent Drew Rosenhaus said his client was dealing with a "personal issue," Patterson was still suspended until September 1. The reserve corner's strange statement released to the media Thursday still doesn't explain why he left the team.

The Jets have suspended CB Dimitri Patterson for the remainder of the preseason, but made him eligible for reinstatement on September 1.

In other words, he's not suspended. Patterson likely wouldn't have played in Thursday's preseason finale to begin with. Patterson would have been released were he a less-important player, but the Jets can't afford to shed any bodies at cornerback. What remains unclear is Patterson's status as a starter, but he's more likely than not to be in the Week 1 lineup.

The New York Daily News reports suspended Jets CB Dimitri Patterson's decision to skip Friday's preseason game was prompted by frustration with the team's "cornerback pecking order."

Patterson was believed to be the Jets' No. 2 cornerback, but had apparently fallen down the depth chart as he battled an assortment of minor injuries. Now he'll have to prove he's still committed to the team to even earn a reserve role.

For reasons still unknown, Patterson skipped Friday's preseason game against the Giants. "(An indefinite suspension) will allow us to gather more information as to what led to his behavior," were the words of GM John Idzik. Going by the depth chart, the Jets can ill-afford to release a presumptive starter, but Patterson's commitment is now a huge question mark. ESPN New York's Rich Cimini believes his future with the team is "shaky at best."

The agent for Jets CB Dimitri Patterson says his client will report to the team on Monday after going "AWOL" on Friday and Saturday.

The Jets didn't know where Patterson was, and according to reporters he refused to reply to phone calls and text messages. It appears he plans to continue playing football. The Jets need Patterson, particularly with Dee Milliner battling a high ankle sprain. Patterson is a projected starter.

Starting Jets CB Dimitri Patterson has gone "AWOL," and did not show up for Friday's preseason game against the Giants.

The team has "no idea" why Patterson didn't show up against the Giants. He's reportedly fine physically. According to reporter Rich Cimini, Patterson's agent is "also in the dark." With fellow starter Dee Milliner dealing with a high-ankle sprain, the Jets are shockingly thin at cornerback. If Patterson is gone for good, the Jets will be looking at a crisis situation for Week 1. Reserves Kyle Wilson and Darrin Walls are not starting-quality corners.

He was burned by Da'Rick Rogers for a 45-yard reception, and lost his footing on a Hakeem Nicks 15-yard grab. Patterson is not a starting-caliber corner, but with few other options on the roster, he is the favorite to open the season opposite Dee Milliner. The Jets' secondary should struggle again this season.

Speaking in a Thursday radio interview, Jets coach Rex Ryan confirmed CB Dimitri Patterson is in line to start.

This was the expectation after the Jets signed Patterson in April, but was confirmed after they declined to address their cornerback need before the third round of the draft. Patterson's primary home will be the slot, which he'll man in nickel situations, upgrading on Kyle Wilson.

With the Dolphins, Patterson underwent the operation after being placed on injured reserve on December 10. The extent of the operation is uncertain, but Patterson should be ready for training camp. He's tentatively expected to fill a top-three corner role for Gang Green in 2014. Patterson turns 31 in June.

Jets agreed to terms with CB Dimitri Patterson, formerly of the Dolphins, on a one-year, $3 million contract.

The Jets have finally found a corner, though Patterson isn't a candidate to start opposite Dee Milliner on the outside. Going on 31, Patterson is a nickel corner. Patterson did typically good work in the slot last season, but was limited to six games by a groin injury. That, coupled with Patterson's age is a concern, but he was easily one of the best corners remaining on the market.

Patterson is a 30-year-old slot corner who could be viewed as a value pickup at this stage of free agency. He consistently earned positive marks from Pro Football Focus in Miami, and was always a tough match for inside receivers.

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Former Packers QB B.J. Coleman has signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.

A Packers seventh-round pick in the 2012 draft, Coleman was waived in 2013 training camp and spent 2014 out of football. The big red flags on his NFL potential were an inability to beat out Graham Harrell and Scott Tolzien.

Free agent QB Rex Grossman has rejected an offer to sign with the Browns for Week 17.

Grossman is choosing instead to spend the holiday with his family. We can't blame him. The Browns have nothing to play for, and Grossman isn't in need of a one-week paycheck at the league minimum at the expense of missing Christmas. The Browns will turn to undrafted rookie Connor Shaw vs. Baltimore.

Vince Young will attempt a comeback next month at the veteran combine.

After filing for bankruptcy a year ago, Young's "comeback" is more of a thinly-veiled cash grab. Despite a disappointing career, Young was Rookie of the Year in 2006 and has been to two Pro Bowls. At age 31, he'll be hard-pressed to find a backup job. Young lasted just 11 days on the Browns' roster last spring.

Free agent QB Brady Quinn is on the comeback trail according to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe.

He's been training with former Bengals quarterback Jeff Christensen in Fort Lauderdale. Christensen famously helped Jimmy Garoppolo transition from linebacker to quarterback. If Quinn does land a job, it will be as a second or third-stringer.

Kolb, 30, recounts four known concussions in the NFL, with the final one coming last preseason on his 29th birthday. It ended his career. Kolb says the after-effects of the concussions still haunt him today. He deals with constant ringing in his ears that he compares to "someone shooting a shotgun right next to my ear, every second of every day," sensitivity to light, and short-term memory loss. Kolb spent six years in the league, making 21 career starts.

Ryan Nassib wins the No. 2 QB job in New York with a surprisingly solid preseason. Nassib completed 44-of-74 passes for 588 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions in five exhibition games. Painter is an uninspiring backup, but he may get a look.

Free agent QB John Skelton has signed a two-year deal with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes.

Turning 27 in March, Skelton made 17 NFL starts after being a fifth-round pick in the 2010 draft, managing a 15:25 TD-to-INT ratio. Although Skelton has a very strong arm, his ball placement is as erratic as it gets. He'll compete for snaps on the Alouettes with Jonathan Crompton and Jerrod Johnson.

Tebow has never expressed interest in the CFL, but others have suggested he'd be a good fit. Those people don't know anything about the CFL, which is even more pass-oriented than the NFL. "One of his major downfalls is accuracy," said O’Day. "I think he would struggle." Tebow, 27 in August, still hasn't given up on his NFL dream. He's currently working as an ESPN college football analyst.

The writing was on the wall for Weber when he didn't get a single snap in either of Tampa Bay's last two preseason games. A heady but weak-armed quarterback prospect, Weber is a former UDFA out of Minnesota.

The signing says as much about the state of Edwards' career as it does the Raiders' roster. Released by the Bears in training camp, Edwards has attempted just two passes over the past three seasons. We would say there's no chance he earns a roster spot next summer, but anything is possible for a team that signed OT Alex Barron in 2013.

Free agent QB Pat White has signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL.

White "made" the Redskins' 53-man roster last season, but was cut after Week 1. He visited the Bills and Raiders in October, but couldn't latch on with either quarterback-needy team. Although White is still only 28, his NFL career is almost certainly over.

Pittsburgh was the only team to place a claim on Wilson, who was cut by Jacksonville on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Wilson joins Ben Roethlisberger as the only quarterbacks under contract for the 2013 season with the Steelers at the moment. He likely won't last long.

Cameron (6-foot-2 1/8, 212) set an NCAA record for consecutive passes without an interception as a senior, finishing with a 31:5 TD-to-INT ratio and 68.8 completion rate in Louisiana Tech's spread offense. Cameron only started for 1 1/2 seasons in college and lacks NFL-caliber arm strength, relying on touch and placement. He is a plus athlete, running in the 4.6s at the Combine with impressive cone and shuttle times. Derek Anderson and Jimmy Clausen are currently the Panthers' backup quarterbacks.

Tajh Boyd has signed with the Florida Blacktips of the Fall Experimental Football League.

A sixth-round pick of the Jets, Boyd couldn't beat out Matt Simms for the No. 3 quarterback job and was released during final cuts. He'll look to continue his career after failing to get any practice squad offers. Boyd could eventually resurface on a reserve/futures contract.

A draftnik favorite, dual-threat Smith lasted only 11 days with Tampa Bay after making 35 career starts at Wyoming, where he compiled a 17-18 record, 76:28 TD-to-INT ratio, and 20 rushing touchdowns. Only 22 years old, Smith could eventually resurface in the NFL if he gets stronger during his time in Canada.

A three-year starter in Missouri's explosive offense, Franklin threw for 51 touchdowns and ran for 21 in his college career. But he doesn't have an NFL arm and has been unwilling to switch positions. Tavecchio loses out to Nate Freese for the kicking gig.

They made the DT Kevin Williams signing official, and added RB Demitrius Bronson to the offseason roster. Price received a $7,000 signing bonus from Seattle after the draft, but never gained ground on Tarvaris Jackson, Terrelle Pryor, or B.J. Daniels at OTAs. We suspect Price will go unclaimed on waivers.

Faulkner drew praise from OC Greg Roman in the spring, but the front office obviously didn't see enough long-term potential in him. A UDFA out of Southern Illinois, Faulkner earned a $3,000 signing bonus for his 49ers stint.

Former Kansas State QB Collin Klein is heading back to K-State to serve as a graduate assistant.

He'll join coach Bill Snyder's staff. After refusing to play positions other than quarterback in talks with NFL teams, Klein went undrafted in 2013, and was not signed following a tryout with the Texans. He signed a two-year deal with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes this April, but has obviously changed his mind.

Smith made it just two weeks in the Big Apple. A 2010 sixth-rounder, Smith has attempted only 45 career passes, 40 of which came in 2010. He's nearing the end of the line. Bradford appeared in nine games for the Giants last season, registering four tackles.

The league didn't announce whether Brown violated the substance-abuse or performance-enhancing drug policy, but it was likely the latter. Brown was slapped with a four-game PED ban in 2012, but had it overturned on appeal. Going on 28, Brown is likely to remain unemployed once his suspension is up. He generated no-known interest after being cut by the Texans in August.

Jackson, 29 in October, was out of the league last season after two injury-riddled years with the Browns. He has just eight carries for 54 yards since the end of the 2010 season, but was a versatile back for Green Bay early in his career. As much as Jackson may want back in the league, he's at or near the end of the line.

Parmele was signed last week and got one carry in Sunday's win over the 49ers. He turned it into zero yards. The Cardinals signed undrafted rookie DT Bruce Gaston off the Dolphins' practice squad to take Parmele's roster spot.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Rainey was released for violating team rules. It's the second time an off-field issue has gotten him cut, as the Steelers dumped him after a domestic battery arrest following his rookie season. The undersized Rainey appeared in two games for the Colts last season, only getting touches in the return game.

The 2012 sixth-rounder is going back to college. Waived by the Jets at final cuts, Ganaway spent all of 2012 on the Rams' active roster, but made just three appearances. He was way down the depth chart this summer. Ganaway finishes with zero career carries.

Royster averaged 5.1 YPC with 25 receptions across three seasons in the Shanahan run game, but the new Redskins regime had no use for him due to special teams limitations. Zone-running teams might like Royster as a potential No. 3 back. At worst, he's a functional and versatile reserve.

These players will help round out the bottom of Buffalo's offseason roster after spending most of 2012 on the practice squad. Brown is a 2012 undrafted rookie out of Pitt, where he spent most of his college career as a backup.

Ball's release means the Broncos will likely keep UDFA C.J. Anderson on the 53-man roster. None of his one-year, $1.323 million contract was guaranteed. Ball has averaged 4.2 yards on 192 career carries.

Bush was just signed last week. He'll be released to create room for OLB Matt Shaughnessy's return from I.R. Stepfan Taylor will start in place of Andre Ellington against the Chiefs, with Marion Grice getting change-of-pace snaps. The Cardinals have also promoted RB Kerywnn Williams from the practice squad.

His career was ended by a spinal cord injury last season. Redman likely suffered the injury when he was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 2. The 29-year-old spent his entire career with the Steelers as an UDFA out of Bowie State. He rushed for 1,148 yards and five touchdowns on 282 carries.

Cornett was signed by Houston two weeks ago and was cut along with fellow RBs Andre Brown and Dennis Johnson on Monday. He's now been with the Cardinals and Texans since going undrafted in May. Cornett (6-foot, 209) ran a 4.48 forty and posted a 10-foot-5 broad jump in the lead-up to the draft.

Cut by the Patriots on Sunday, Houston gets scooped up quickly. It's not a surprise as the UDFA out of Indiana showed truly unique athleticism at his Pro Day. In Pittsburgh, the depth chart is open behind Le'Veon Bell, LeGarrette Blount and Dri Archer.

Saine tore his ACL in Week 6. The 2011 UDFA carried 18 times for 69 yards as a rookie, but didn't touch the ball on offense last season. It's not a good sign for Saine's future that a team as RB-needy as the Packers are cutting him loose at this stage of the offseason.

The Jets have dumped both Green and Daryl Richardson, leaving only Bilal Powell behind Chris Johnson and Chris Ivory. Green, a third-round pick of the Packers in 2011, has a pitiful 3.42 YPC average on his 149 career carries.

Carolina officially activated Jonathan Stewart (ankles) from short-term I.R. Saturday. Smith is the odd man out in the backfield. He stood out in the 2012 preseason (4.3 YPC) but has rushed for just seven yards on ten real carries.

Colts acquired RB David Fluellen from the Eagles in exchange for K Cody Parkey.

The Eagles were planning to cut Fluellen. He was a priority UDFA signing out of Toledo after rushing for 3,336 yards and 28 scores in his college career. Fluellen fell to the bottom of the depth chart after spending too much time on the trainer's table with a calf injury. He'll compete for a backup job in Indianapolis.

The Boston Globe's Erik Frenz believes Patriots rookie RB Roy Finch will make the final roster.

An UDFA out of Oklahoma, Finch is an explosive runner with the skill set to help in the passing game and on special teams. Standing at only 5-foot-7, 177, Finch will never be an every-down back, but he has the playmaking ability to make the most out of limited touches. With Shane Vereen entering the final year of his deal, Finch is an interesting stash in deeper Dynasty formats.

Flanders and Hamm were both well-regarded undrafted rookies, but didn't shine once the pads came on. Palmer appeared in one game for the Jaguars in 2013. He could have trouble finding work as a camp body at this stage of the game.

Free agent RB Javarris James was arrested on Thursday for failing to appear in court.

James' rap sheet has been growing since entering the league in 2010. In 2011, he was arrested for marijuana possession, and it was announced last month that he would be suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. James hasn't appeared in a game since 2010 with the Colts.

Evans, 24, was considered an intriguing early-down bruising back when he came out of Virginia Tech in 2011, but he went undrafted and has only appeared in three career games. Evans has yet to see a single carry in the NFL.

Wood was a priority UDFA addition after the 2013 draft by the Texans and won their No. 3 tailback job. But he got busted for allegedly smoking pot in the team hotel room on a road trip and was waived. Now Wood loses out to Justin Forsett and Lorenzo Taliaferro for a roster spot in Baltimore.

Jefferson (5-foot-10 1/2, 213) was the Nevada offense in 2012, carrying 375 times in only 13 games for 1,883 yards (5.02 YPC) and 24 touchdowns. He caught 22 passes. Jefferson ran a 4.68 forty with a 1.61 ten-yard split at the Combine, demonstrating below average initial burst and long speed. He runs high and lacks ability to make the first defender miss. Jefferson will try to latch on as the Titans' No. 3 running back.

Berry was pulled over in January, and he was charged with speeding and driving on a suspended license. He was released on Wednesday on his own recognizance, and Berry now has a court date set for October 10. It's not a major charge, but any bad news for a bottom-of-the-roster player isn't good.

Jaguars signed RB Richard Murphy from the team's practice squad and waived FB Will Ta'ufo'ou.

Murphy was signed as an undrafted free agent out of LSU in 2011. He'll add depth behind Rashad Jennings, Montell Owens, and Jordan Todman this week. Ta'ufo'ou was no longer needed with Greg Jones finally healthy.

Poole was just promoted from the practice squad over the weekend. He handled one carry against the Ravens, losing a fumble on the play. It's a sign RB Fozzy Whittaker will be healthy along with Darrin Reaves for Week 5.

Vickers was released by the Cowboys two weeks ago. He underwent back surgery in April. Vickers would serve as insurance for Henry Hynoski (knee), who is questionable for Week 1. Now on the wrong side of 30, Vickers was merely ordinary as a lead blocker last season.

The move clears a roster spot for C.J. Spiller, who is coming off injured reserve/designated to return. A Bill each of the past two seasons, Summers had played 129 snaps across 10 games in 2014. The Bills will likely roll with Anthony Dixon if they need a fullback.

Pressley missed the entire 2013 season due to a knee injury. Before that, the 5'11/260-pounder was an average lead-blocker for the Bengals. Pressley will fight for the right to be Ben Tate's battering ram in Kyle Shanahan's zone-blocking scheme. The Browns did not carry a true blocking fullback last season.

Copeland (5-foot-11 1/8, 271) went to LSU as a four-star defensive tackle, but converted to fullback as a true freshman and became a 22-game starter. What Copeland lacks in versatility -- he's no more than a short-yardage runner and caught seven career passes at LSU -- he makes up for with aggressive, relentless lead blocking. An extremely physical player, Copeland consistently removed linebackers from plays to clear alleys for Jeremy Hill. Dallas isn't a great landing spot for Copeland, however, due to OC Scott Linehan's pass-happy leanings.

Mooney was injured in Sunday's loss to the Colts and will be shut down with just four weeks remaining in the regular season. He graded out as the No. 4 fullback by Pro Football Focus and will be back at his $495,000 salary in 2014. The Titans signed FB Quinn Johnson to replace Mooney on the active roster.

Johnson started the 2013 season on I.R. before getting an injury settlement and returning to appear in four games for the Titans. Baker spent a couple weeks on the practice squad last season. Merrell and Ward are rookie free agents.

A pure lead-blocker, Wilson carried the ball just 39 times in four seasons at Kansas State. An imposing 6-foot-3, 251 pounds, Wilson clocked an acceptable 4.81 in the 40-yard dash. He'll compete with Anthony Sherman for lead-blocking duties in camp. Wilson will most likely be limited to special teams if he makes the team as a rookie.

Boren (5-foot-11 1/2, 238) touched the ball just 37 times in four seasons for the Buckeyes and played linebacker for the final six games of his career. He ran a 5.0-flat forty at the Combine. Boren will compete for a special teams role.

With Brian Leonard taking on some more base work in the backfield, the Bucs add a lead-blocking prospect. Pryor, an undrafted rookie out of Florida State, can help on special teams and did rush 124 times for 718 yards with 18 touchdowns in his Seminoles career.

A former seventh-round Supplemental pick of the Bears, Unga hasn't appeared in a game since 2012. He participated in the Panthers' rookie camp on a tryout basis, but failed to earn a contract. The Jaguars are giving Unga a look at fullback after losing Bradie Ewing. WR Chad Hall was waived.

After losing FB Bruce Miller (shoulder) to injured reserve last week, the 49ers approached Marecic. The 25-year-old declined their offer and seems content with life away from the gridiron. The 49ers signed DL/FB Will Tukuafu.

Kettani has bounced around the NFL since going undrafted out of Navy in 2009, spending time with the Patriots and Redskins, and sitting on Kansas City's 2013 practice squad. He'll push for a roster spot behind Anthony Sherman in 2014.

Still only 26, D'Imperio must not have liked his roster chances despite being the Giants' only healthy fullback. Ben Guidugli has been signed to take his place. It's a sign Henry Hynoski (knee) will be ready for Week 1. D'Imperio was out of the league last season, and was cut by the Chiefs earlier this year.

Burleson, 33, was bothered by a hamstring injury all camp, rendering him unable to compete against the likes of Charles Johnson and Travis Benjamin. Still, it's a terrible sign for Burleson that the league's most WR-needy team didn't feel the need to keep him. Having appeared in just 15 games over the last two years, Burleson will find very little interest on the open market.

Holmes was released by the Bears earlier this week and went unclaimed on waivers. With Donnie Avery and A.J. Jenkins sidelined, the Chiefs are down to just four healthy receivers. 30-year-old Holmes struggled when on the field this season, but could provide a veteran option behind Dwayne Bowe.

Johnson was released by the Falcons on Friday, but the team refused to say if the arrest played any part. "I’m not going to comment on the reason that Darius was released," coach Mike Smith said. "We never do. There was a transaction that we put in today and he is no longer a member of our team." A diminutive, speed-deficient prospect, Johnson may have trouble latching on elsewhere.

The "risk" to put in a waiver claim would've been his scheduled bare-minimum salary of $570,000 with no guarantees, so the fact that he fetched zero interest suggests the NFL has thrown in the towel on Childs. With bad knees and no catches through two pro seasons, Childs' career is likely over before it began.

Benford spent all of 2012 and 2013 on the Cowboys' practice squad. He caught just 4-of-7 targets for 34 yards this preseason. Benford also dropped a pass. He might be in line for another tour on the practice squad.

Byrd looks the part at 6'4/220 with 4.45 speed, but had one catch across two seasons for the Cardinals and then lasted just three months with the Cowboys this offseason. He's not the answer for the Browns' wideout woes.

A 2011 sixth-rounder, Whalen has kicked around the bottom rung of the Bengals' roster for three seasons, catching 11 passes across 17 games. Stanford appeared in 13 games for the Dolphins in 2013. He'll shop his wares as a special teamer.

Toliver was a roster sleeper thanks to a 6'5/204 frame that we know the Bears love, but a small fracture was discovered in his foot. He's been hit with an eight-week recovery timetable. OL Graham Pocic was signed in a corresponding move.

The National Football Post reports there has been "cursory contact" between the Saints and free agent WR Devery Henderson.

Henderson, 31, was released by the Redskins last week after reporting to camp out of shape. He's lost multiple steps as a deep threat. The Saints might be better off rolling with Steve Breaston and their younger receivers.

Goodman was a special teamer and kick returner. Fozzy Whittaker can fill that role, allowing the Chargers to add linebacker help. In three seasons with San Diego, Goodman caught one pass and averaged 27.6 yards per kick return.

Lora (5-foot-10 3/8, 203) was Jimmy Garoppolo's go-to guy, setting school records in catches (332), yards (4,006), and receiving scores (35) as the EIU Panthers' slot receiver. He clocked 4.48 at his March Pro Day, adding a 36-inch vertical and 9-foot-11 broad jump. Although not an overwhelmingly explosive player, Lora has the build and soft hands necessary to keep the chains moving inside the numbers. He will fight with Lestar Jean for a roster spot in Minnesota.

The longtime Bronco was released by Denver at final cuts. The Dolphins are in the beginning stages of finding somebody to take Brandon Gibson's (knee, injured reserve) roster spot. Willis would be a glorified special teamer.

Swain was originally picked up by the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State, so Seahawks GM John Schneider has some familiarity with him. Swain will compete for a fifth receiver role in Seattle's training camp.

We're not sure why Robiskie keeps getting chances; it's been clear for years he isn't an asset. He does have NFL connections, as his father is a longtime coach. Robiskie is 26 years old. He's been bouncing around the league since 2009, managing 43 career catches, 485 yards, and four TDs across 38 games.

Underwood was originally expected to fill the occasional deep threat role for the Panthers, as they remade their receiver corps. He quickly fell behind Tavarres King and Kealoha Pilares. Not making it to final cuts isn't a good sign for Underwood. He caught his lone preseason target for a five-yard gain.

Just three days after getting waived by the Lions, Roosevelt gets scooped up in a familiar place. Roosevelt played his college ball at the University of Buffalo, and has made his only NFL appearances as a Bill (16 games between 2010-11). He'll be on the outside of the roster bubble looking in.

Brett Keisel returns for Week 13. Woodley is still injured, robbing the Steelers' of easily their best pass rusher. McLendon's loss due to a multi-week ankle injury affects Pittsburgh's run defense at nose tackle.

Jordan has been bouncing around the NFL and CFL since going undrafted out of Bowling Green two Aprils ago. Samuda spent a large chunk of the 2013 season on the Dolphins' practice squad. Both will be 2014 roster long shots.

Momah (6-foot-7, 239) saw a ton of first-team reps with the Eagles during training camp and preseason, but lost out to special teamer Jeff Maehl for a roster spot. The Eagles loved Momah's size, but he didn't do much with his snaps with the starters. He's essentially the No. 8 receiver in Cleveland.

The Miami Herald reported earlier this month that Bumphis was "making a case" for a roster spot, but five of his nine preseason catches came in the supremely meaningless Hall-of-Fame game. He's a candidate for the practice squad.

Goard (6-foot-3 7/8, 205) registered 41 catches for 900 yards (22.0 YPR) and eight touchdowns as a senior. He has small hands (8 3/4") and managed 10 reps of 225 pounds on the bench, but ran a 4.5-flat forty time with a 36-inch vertical. Goard is a project who should benefit from an NFL weight room.

A "name" undrafted free agent last season, Harrison was waived by the Pats two weeks ago. He reportedly showed up late to an OTAs session before earning his walking papers. Harrison is an intriguing size/speed prospect with 4.46 wheels to go along with his 6-foot-3, 230-pound frame, but spent 2013 stowed away on the reserve/PUP list. He's likely just a camp body despite the Chiefs' unsettled situation at wideout.

They were all end-of-the-roster talents. McGuffie was once a young college star at Michigan, but transferred to Rice after Rich Rodriguez left Ann Arbor, and went undrafted last April. He runs in the 4.3s at 5-foot-10, 201.

LB Pat Schiller was waived/injured. A 2013 undrafted free agent and Missouri native, Moe had only one catch through three preseason games. Moe was an effective slot receiver for Mizzou, but lacks the athleticism to stick in the NFL.

Collins (5-foot-10 1/4, 180) is the latest in a line of D-III Mount Union receivers to enter the NFL, following Pierre Garcon and Cecil Shorts. Collins caught 92 passes for 1,694 yards (18.4 YPR) and 22 TDs as a senior and ran forty times of 4.47 and 4.50 at his Pro Day, with a 1.56 ten-yard split. Collins needs to get stronger, but has a chance to develop into an explosive slot receiver.

Williams, who was on the Ravens' Super Bowl team in 2012, but was waived at final cuts last year and doesn't make first cuts this time. Marlon Brown, Michael Campanaro, Deonte Thompson and Kamar Aiken are all still on the roster at wideout.

NFL suspended free agent WR Bert Reed for the first four games of the regular season.

An undrafted free agent out of Florida State in 2012, Reed languished on practice squads last season and was cut by the Steelers in April. The suspension ensures he won't be a competing for a roster spot in August.

Anderson was signed by the Eagles a month ago. Despite receiving a relatively lofty $20,000 offseason signing bonus, the 2012 undrafted free agent and potential special teamer doesn't even make it to the offseason program.

Signed on July 30, Pruitt ended up catching just one preseason pass. This was the fourth straight camp Pruitt has spent with the Dolphins, but he remains stuck on nine regular season appearances, zero of which came in 2012. Pruitt turns 28 in December.

Free agent WR Chastin West visited the Rams and took a physical on Tuesday.

West (6-foot-1, 216) has bounced around a bit since entering the league as an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State. He earned a Super Bowl ring as a member of the Packers' practice squad in 2010, then caught 13 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns with the Jaguars the following season.

Davis was a somewhat ballyhooed UDFA out of Texas. It's probably not a good sign that he couldn't crack a well-below-league-average Raiders wide receiver corps. Troup was a high draft pick in Buffalo under ex-GM Buddy Nix.

Edwards was in the middle of a workmanlike camp before going down with a leg injury last week. He missed Saturday's regular season dress rehearsal, sealing his fate. Edwards was outlasted on the roster by UDFA WR Ryan Spadola, which can't be a good sign for his future. On the wrong side of 30 and three years removed from his last worthwhile campaign, Edwards is near the end.

Simpson's three-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy was set to end on Monday, but it was revealed Thursday that he was busted on marijuana and alcohol charges in July. Simply stunning immaturity from a 28-year-old receiver who's dealt with various legal issues throughout his NFL career. Simpson is a competent deep threat, but has had trouble staying on the field thanks to his bans. Considering the current climate for NFL troublemakers, he's unlikely to find a new home any time soon.

A 2010 fifth-round pick out of Kansas, Meier only made it into 12 career games in Atlanta, playing special teams. He was a quarterback early in his college career before converting to wide receiver. NFL interest will be scant.

Nelson became expendable after the Jets gave up a conditional pick to acquire Percy Harvin. Nelson played in 6-of-7 games for the Jets this season while nursing a lingering ankle injury, recording eight receptions for 65 yards.

Little was only owed $745,000 and is not yet 26 years old, but he showed so little during his 2014 stint with the Bengals that they didn't so much as deem him worth carrying into the offseason. Little is a 2011 second-round bust.

Radway was in Cowboys training camp but was released August 27. The Cowboys have one roster spot to fill, and worked out cornerback Bryan McCann on Thursday. Radway might be seen as someone the team can possibly bring back down the line in case of an injury to a wide receiver.

He lasted 33 days in Cleveland. The fact Bennett is getting cut loose at this stage of the offseason by a team with perhaps the league's thinnest receiver corps is a terrible sign for his NFL future. That being said, Bennett should latch on elsewhere as a camp body after catching 32 passes for the Bears last year.

Retired WR Donald Jones underwent a kidney transplant in December, and is now playing baseball for the Atlantic League's Somerset (N.J.) Patriots.

Still only 26, Jones' kidney issues forced his retirement last August. It appears it will be permanent. Jones finished his football career with 82 catches for 887 yards and six touchdowns across 35 games.

The Redskins will not tender restricted free agent WR/KR Brandon Banks a contract, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Per beat writer Rich Campbell, Banks is "not expected to return." The pint-sized returner narrowly made the roster last summer, and was stripped of return duties down the stretch. Banks has game-breaking potential on special teams, but will have a rough go of it in free agency. He doesn't help at all on offense.

Former Bengals WR Jordan Shipley announced his retirement from the NFL in January.

Shipley, a 2010 third-round pick of the Bengals, posted a promising 52/600/3 line as a rookie. But he tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus two games into the 2011 season and never recovered, getting released in 2012 training camp. Shipley has signed on with the Outdoor Channel as an occasional host of hunting shows.

At age 30, Breaston must have nothing left in the tank after several knee injuries the past five seasons. He couldn't beat out rookie Kenny Stills or second-year WR Nick Toon behind Lance Moore and Marques Colston.

Former NFL WR Donte' Stallworth is serving as a coaching intern at Ravens training camp.

This appears to be it for Stallworth, who failed to make the Redskins last fall and is now 33 years old. Infamously dubbed "The Human Hamstring Pull" for his litany of hammy injuries, Stallworth finished his ten-year career with a 15.1 YPR average on 321 receptions and 35 touchdowns. His best season (70/945/7) came in 2005 with Jim Haslett's Saints, when Stallworth finished as the No. 21 fantasy wideout. Sean Payton traded him away the following offseason.

Mellette was a 2013 seventh-round pick who spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve with torn knee cartilage. As recently as last month, it'd been reported that Mellette was still dealing with persistent knee issues. His career may be on the brink before it even got off the ground. Hamilton underwent wrist surgery last summer. He had 20.5 sacks for Prairie View A&M in 2011.

Also placing LB Dan Giordano on PUP, the Cardinals are down to 76 players as they work to get to 75 ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Edwards was a UDFA out of Eastern Washington. This group includes no first-cuts surprises.

All six ended the season on the Packers' practice squad. Gillett is a 6-foot-1, 214-pound Eastern Michigan product. Smith went undrafted out of Georgia Tech and had shoulder surgery last January. They'll participate in spring workouts.

The Patriots gave Jenkins a chance to run with the first-team offense throughout the offseason program. Predictably, Molasses Mike failed to distinguish himself. So when training camp opened, he found himself behind Kenbrell Thompkins and Aaron Dobson at the "X" position, and then continued to tumble behind the likes of Josh Boyce and Julian Edelman. The 31-year-old Jenkins is going to find a soft market.

Aromashodu was cut by the Bears earlier this week. Aromashodu still has some deep speed, but caught just 11 passes in 15 games for the Vikings last season. If he signs with the Lions, it will likely be after Week 1.

Reed spent 2010-12 on the fringe of the Ravens' roster, catching five passes in 29 games. This season, he appeared in seven games for the Colts, making one catch. Sampson had a 2011 cup of coffee with the Cardinals, while injures along the Bears' defensive line forced Tupou into five games this season.

Assuming he had any in the first place, the ban may torpedo Collins' chances of making the Giants' final 53. A second-year UDFA out of Southeastern Louisiana, Collins spent his rookie year on the practice squad. He drew praise from OC Kevin Gilbride during 2012 OTAs, but was never called up to the active roster.

Sampson (5-foot-11 1/8, 204) was Baylor's No. 3 receiver as a senior, behind Terrance Williams and junior Tevin Reese. He racked up 52 catches for 646 yards (12.4 YPR) and six touchdowns. Sampson ran a 4.46 forty at the Combine with a blazing 1.51 ten-yard split. His only real negative is route running, which is coachable. Sampson will compete for a roster spot in a deep Colts receiver corps.

Lemon flashed in the preseason as a receiver and on special teams, but went down in the third exhibition game and will be stashed in 2013 as a "redshirt" player. Lemon was Ryan Nassib's No. 1 wide receiver at Syracuse.

Fuller has now failed to latch on in back-to-back camps despite the presence of his college quarterback and coach. He has NFL size at 6-foot-4, 223 pounds, but can't separate from professional defensive backs.

Former Panthers GM Marty Hurney used a fourth-round pick on Adams in 2012, only to see the undersized Arkansas product flame out after one season. The last note we'd heard from Adams was when he got cut by the Edmonton Eskimos in June.

It's generally not a good sign for players when they are a part of first cuts. McNutt, a former Eagles draft pick, has now flamed out with Philly, Miami, and Carolina. Hall was trying to make the club as a former CFL player.

Once thought to be a promising prospect for the Packers, Gurley has bounced around the league for the last three years and has one career NFL catch. Harvard product Dombrowski loses out to veteran Brian Moorman.

Johnson was drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2011 draft. He spent the 2011 campaign on Philly's practice squad, and he missed all of 2012 with a broken ankle. Rau made three tackles in four games last season. Dowtin and Hawkins have appeared in games for the Jets and Titans respectively.

Wallace has an intriguing 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame, but couldn't crack the Dolphins' talent-deficient receiver corps coming out of camp. He'll have a hard time breaking into Tennessee's far more crowded unit next summer.

Elliott (6-foot-3, 205) played 43 snaps across the Bills' first three preseason games, notching one catch for ten yards and dropping one of his other two targets. He tore his ACL last season, but was a fringe talent to begin with.

Willie (6-foot-2, 220) just turned 24 earlier this week and has zero career catches to his name. He was a standout player at training camp for the Chargers last summer but never made anything of it. Willie is a roster long shot.

After the Bears released KR Eric Weems last week, they needed a new one. While Reynaud's position is listed as running back, he won't be in the mix to see carries behind Matt Forte. Reynaud averaged 23.9 yards per kick return last season in nine games with the Titans and Jets. He'll compete for the job.

They're offseason depth. The 91st pick in the 2009 draft, Butler has the most notable name as a former Penn State Nittany Lion who ran 4.32 at the Combine. He only has 57 receptions for 611 yards (10.7 YPR) and four scores across three NFL seasons and was not tendered as a restricted free agent by Seattle.

He missed the preseason finale with a hamstring injury. A native of the Netherlands who played his college ball at Boise State, "Amsterdam" had been featured on this year's Hard Knocks. He'll search for practice-squad work after catching four passes for 59 yards across three preseason games. Already 23, Boldewijn's NFL future isn't bright.

Webb, 26, spent last year stashed on injured reserve and is recovering from June ACL surgery. Getting released by the wideout-needy Panthers at this stage of the offseason puts his career in serious doubt.

Dressler is one of the bigger names here because he's a two-time CFL all-star and had four straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons to close out his Saskatchewan Roughriders career. But at 5'8/179, he was always a longshot to make the final roster -- even in KC's poor receiving corps.

Kaufman attempted to convert to tight end this offseason, but never had a realistic chance at making the 53-man roster. An undrafted free agent in 2013, he spent the majority of last year on Buffalo's practice squad.

Pope, 30, adds experience behind Martellus Bennett, where the Bears were lacking with Fendi Onobun, Kyle Adams, and Steve Maneri rounding out the depth chart. Pope had three catches in Pittsburgh last year. He's a blocker.

Scheffler "retired" in June, but apparently remains open to playing. His workout is a sign the Redskins are worried about Jordan Reed's (hamstring) status for Week 2. Now 31, Scheffler was a mistake-prone mess before earning his release from the Lions last season.

Boss, 29, has suffered at least four serious concussions since entering the league in 2007, and his latest came in Week 2 last season. Once a promising red-zone threat with the Giants, Boss' career has gone off the tracks. Fox Sports' Mike Garafolo reports Boss hasn't retired, but won't play again.

Ex-Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez pleaded not guilty to seven charges at his Wednesday arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder.

The arraignment took place in Suffolk Superior Court. Hernandez is charged with the shooting deaths of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado in July of 2012. This is separate from Hernandez's first-degree murder charge for allegedly causing the death of Odin Lloyd in 2013. From everything we've read, the evidence in both cases is pretty overwhelmingly in the prosecution's favor.

WR Marcus Thigpen has been waived. The fact that the Bucs have signed two tight ends can't be considered a good sign for Austin Seferian-Jenkins' (back) Week 13 status. Williams appeared in nine games between the Patriots and Jaguars last season, catching zero passes.

After latching on with Seattle as an undrafted free agent in 2012, McGrath played 16 games for the Chiefs last season, notching 26 catches for 302 yards and two touchdowns. At only 26 and not dealing with any reported injuries, it appears McGrath's heart was no longer in football.

Graham, 34, is reportedly "content" and has no plans to come out of retirement. He appeared in six games for the Saints last season, but caught zero passes and was released in November. Graham spent his first five -- and most productive -- seasons with the Patriots. The former first-rounder finishes his career with 224 catches for 2,490 yards and 25 touchdowns across 11 seasons.

Since the start of training camp, Bajema has been cut three times. He's been re-signed within three days each time and has been active for all five games this season. Bajema is a third tight end and blocking specialist.

None of the three have ever appeared in an NFL game. Rosario is the most notable but is of no relation to former Panther TE Dante Rosario. The future deals will lock them into Carolina's offseason program and give them a shot -- albeit a long one -- to earn a roster spot in training camp.

Pederson (6-foot-3 1/2, 238) was a diminutive tight end for the Badgers, finishing his career with 33 starts, 104 catches for 1,394 yards (13.4 YPR), and 17 touchdowns. He ran a sluggish 4.89 forty at the Combine with a lineman-like 28 1/2-inch vertical. Peterson lacks athleticism to make a significant passing-game impact even for a tight end needy team like the Falcons, and he lacks the size to block linebackers or defensive ends. A very low-ceiling prospect, he'll have to make his NFL living on special teams.

They determined quickly that Hartsock had nothing left at age 34. He lasted three days on the team. The Pats will move forward with Steve Maneri as an in-line blocker option behind Rob Gronkowski, Mike Hoomanawanui, and D.J. Williams.

C Kevin Matthews was re-signed in a corresponding roster move. Shiancoe's release is an indication Delanie Walker (concussion) will be ready for Week 15. Shiancoe played 27 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Going on 33, Shiancoe is near the end of the line.

It was the final cut the Jets had to make to get down to the required 75 players by Tuesday afternoon. Smith reportedly was shining in OTAs without the pads on. That ended quickly once contact practices started up.

Furstenburg was a slightly hyped 2013 UDFA out of Maryland. We suspect he'll generate some interest on waivers, but OC Gary Kubiak is going with Supernaw instead after having him in Houston. Rackley was a 2011 third-round pick by the Jaguars. He'll compete for a roster spot as an interior reserve.

Leonard was signed as an intriguing UDFA following May's draft. He's an athletic tight end who was a four-star recruit to Florida before off-field issues sent him to Tennessee State. Leonard left practice early last week with a "headache" and didn't return before getting his walking papers Wednesday.

Landi, an undrafted rookie out of South Florida, was just a camp body. Zach Sudfeld, Daniel Fells, Michael Hoomanawanui and Jake Ballard are locked in as the Pats' top-four tight ends until Rob Gronkowski (back) returns.

All three have practice squad eligibility, though the Rams' decision to give up on them before final cuts doesn't bode well. McCoy was a tight end at Texas A&M, but the Rams had been giving the 242-pounder a look at fullback.

Former Raiders TE Andre Hardy participated at the San Jose State Pro Day and ran forty times of 4.78 and 4.81.

He weighed in at 6-foot-4 3/4, 253. A basketball player at Cal State Fullerton, Hardy lasted just one month on Oakland's offseason roster last year. Hardy is trying to keep himself on the NFL radar, but he's an obvious long shot.

Higgins appeared in two games in 2012 after being promoted from the practice squad in Week 13, catching one pass. Olsen played in all 16 games and started four at right guard. They're pure depth players.

Silvestro is the only one with NFL experience, playing in one game for the 2011 Patriots. Carr was a top prep recruit back when he went to Florida State, but a 2010 felony arrest on burglary and fraud charges sent him to Alabama State. He was an early standout last offseason. All five players ended the season on the practice squad.

Bonani was competing with undrafted rookie Travis Coons for the starting kicking job in Tennessee. Coons appears to have won the job, but it is possible the Titans will bring in a veteran option after final cuts. Even if he remains the Titans' kicker, Coons is not a recommended option for fantasy.

Freese, a seventh-round rookie, has gone 3-of-7 on field goals so far. This comes after going 20-of-20 at Boston College last year. He'll be replaced by Alex Henery, who lost his job in Philly to Cody Parkey.

Cundiff hurt his right, kicking knee in practice on Thursday, but the injury was just a convenient excuse to move on from the struggling kicker. Newly-signed Garrett Hartley will take over the kicking duties for Cleveland.

Former Titans K Rob Bironas was killed in a single-vehicle car accident Saturday night in Nashville.

He lost control of his SUV while traveling at a high rate of speed, before crashing into several trees and ending up upside down in a culvert pipe ditch. Bironas, 36, was the Titans' kicker the previous nine seasons before being released in March. He recently worked out for the Bucs and Lions. Bironas was a first-team All-Pro in 2007 and had an 85.7 percent career success rate on field goals.

Henery missed three field goals in a last-second loss to the Bills Sunday. His confidence has been rattled for some time now, leading to him getting cut by the Eagles following the preseason. The Lions will host a bunch of kickers on Tuesday, a workout that should include experienced vets Matt Prater and Jay Feely.

A 2011 undrafted free agent, Bogotay was waived by the Browns in April. He could handle kickoff duties in Miami and provide competition for Caleb Sturgis, who converted just 76.5 percent of field goals last season.

Rugland was cut by the Lions on Tuesday and went through waivers unclaimed. Despite converting just 21-of-33 (58.8 percent) field-goal attempts last year, Mason Crosby is the favorite to be Green Bay's Week 1 kicker after agreeing to a restructured contract.